Structural masonry assembly

ABSTRACT

A fire resistant structural masonry assembly has a plurality of connected triangular masonry units, end caps, minor corners, major corners, lintels, and rebar. Mortar is affixed to the first and second mortar beds and of the triangular masonry units and between the first end cap mortar bed and the first side or the second side of the triangular masonry unit. The R value of a plurality of connected load supporting walls have an R value greater than a standard brick. The fire resistant structural masonry assembly has an overall weight less than identically sized concrete block units (CMU) and clay brick, wherein the chase of the triangular masonry unit is adapted to receive wiring and insulation.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority to and the benefit of co-pendingU.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/507,926 filed on May 18,2017, entitled “STRUCTURAL MASONRY ASSEMBLY” (our reference 3044.001).This reference is hereby incorporated in its entirety.

FIELD

The present embodiment generally relates to a fire resistant structuralmasonry assembly.

BACKGROUND

A need exists for a light weight economical and esthetically designedmasonry wall.

A further need exists for masonry that can capture other construction,such as a steel column.

The present embodiments meet these needs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The detailed description will be better understood in conjunction withthe accompanying drawings as follows:

FIG. 1 depicts the triangular masonry unit according to one or moreembodiments.

FIG. 2 depicts the end cap according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 3 depicts the minor corner according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 4 depicts the major corner according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 5 depicts the lintel according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 6 depicts an assembled structural masonry assembly according to oneor more embodiments.

The present embodiments are detailed below with reference to the listedFigures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Before explaining the present apparatus in detail, it is to beunderstood that the apparatus is not limited to the particularembodiments and that it can be practiced or carried out in various ways.

The present invention relates to a fire resistant structural masonryassembly.

A fire resistant structural masonry assembly has a plurality ofconnected triangular masonry units with a first triangular masonry unitrotated 180 degrees from an adjacent triangular masonry unit.

Each triangular masonry unit has an alignment hole. Each triangularmasonry unit has a first mortar bed and a second mortar bed on oppositesides, a first side, a second side, a face, and a chase.

The fire resistant structural masonry assembly has a plurality of endcaps. Each end cap has an end cap alignment hole. Each end cap ismounted to an end of the plurality of connected triangular masonry unitson a first end cap mortar bed.

The fire resistant structural masonry assembly has a plurality of rebar.Each rebar is inserted through the alignment hole of each triangularmasonry unit and each end cap alignment hole.

Mortar is affixed to the first and second mortar beds of the triangularmasonry units, and affixed between the first end cap mortar bed and thefirst side or the second side of the triangular masonry unit.

The R value of the plurality of connected load supporting walls have anR value greater than a standard brick, wherein tire resistant structuralmasonry assembly has an overall weight less than identically sizedconcrete block units (CMU) and clay brick. The chase of the triangularmasonry unit is adapted to receive wiring and insulation, and the fireresistant structural assembly provides a water resistant structurecapable of resisting deformation by a vehicle.

In another embodiment, a fire resistant structural masonry assemblycontains a plurality of connected triangular masonry units with a firsttriangular masonry unit rotated 180 degrees from an adjacent triangularmasonry unit, wherein each triangular masonry unit has an alignmenthole. Each triangular masonry unit has a first mortar bed and a secondmortar bed on opposite sides, a first side, a second side, and a chase.

The fire resistant structural masonry assembly contains a plurality ofmajor corners for connecting between pairs of triangular masonry units,wherein each major corner comprising a major corner alignment hole, andfurther wherein each major corner is mounted to a triangular masonryunit on a first major side or a second major side using mortar with aplurality of rebar inserted through the major alignment hole.

In embodiments, the fire resistant structural masonry assembly containsa plurality of rebar, wherein each rebar is inserted through thealignment hole of each triangular masonry unit and each major corneralignment hole.

Mortar is affixed to the first and second mortar beds of the triangularmasonry units and affixed between the first major side or second majorside of the major corner and the first side or the second side of thetriangular masonry unit.

In embodiments, the R value of the plurality of connected loadsupporting walls have an R value greater than a standard brick, whereinfire resistant structural masonry assembly has an overall weight lessthat identically sized concrete block units (CMU) and clay brick, andfurther wherein the chase of the triangular masonry unit is adapted toreceive wiring and insulation, and the fire resistant structuralassembly provides a water resistant structure capable of resistingdeformation by a vehicle.

In embodiments, a fire resistant structural masonry assembly contains aplurality of connected triangular masonry units with a first triangularmasonry unit rotated 180 degrees from an adjacent triangular masonryunit, wherein each triangular masonry unit has an alignment hole, andfurther wherein each triangular masonry unit has a first mortar bed anda second mortar bed on opposite sides, a first side, a second side, anda chase.

The fire resistant structural masonry assembly contains a plurality ofminor corners for connecting between pairs of triangular masonry units,wherein each minor corner has a minor corner alignment hole, and furtherwherein each minor corner is mounted to a triangular masonry unit on afirst minor side or a second minor side, using mortar, with a pluralityof rebar inserted through the minor alignment hole.

In embodiments, the fire resistant structural masonry assembly containsa plurality of rebar, wherein each rebar is inserted through thealignment hole of each triangular masonry unit and each minor corneralignment hole.

Mortar is affixed to the first and second mortar beds of the triangularmasonry units and affixed between the first minor side and second minorside and the first side or the second side of the triangular masonryunit.

In embodiments, the R value of the plurality of connected loadsupporting walls have an R value greater than a standard brick, whereinfire resistant structural masonry assembly has an overall weight lessthat identically sized concrete block units (CMU) and clay brick, andfurther wherein the chase of the triangular masonry unit is adapted toreceive wiring and insulation, and the fire resistant structuralassembly provides a water resistant structure capable of resistingdeformation by a vehicle.

In another embodiments, a fire resistant structural masonry assemblycontains a plurality of connected triangular masonry units with a firsttriangular masonry unit rotated 180 degrees from an adjacent triangularmasonry unit, wherein each triangular masonry unit has an alignmenthole, and wherein each triangular masonry unit has a first mortar bedand a second mortar bed on opposite sides, a first side, a second side,and a chase.

The fire resistant structural masonry assembly contains a plurality ofrebar, wherein each rebar is inserted through the alignment hole of eachtriangular masonry unit.

Mortar is affixed to the first and second mortar beds of the triangularmasonry units and affixed between the first side and second side ofadjacent triangular masonry units.

In embodiments, the R value of the plurality of connected loadsupporting walls have an R value greater than a standard brick, whereinfire resistant structural masonry assembly has an overall weight lessthat identically sized concrete block units (CMU) and clay brick, andwherein the chase of the triangular masonry unit is adapted to receivewiring and insulation, and the fire resistant structural assemblyprovides a water resistant structure capable of resisting deformation bya vehicle

Each triangular masonry unit can be installed easier and weighs lessthan conventional masonry. Also, the masonry assembly can be easilyinstalled, and the design of the triangular masonry unit can be easilymanipulated.

The embodiments can be used for structural elements, such as thefoundation and above grade exterior walls, as well as decorativeelements, such as interior walls.

The embodiments do not require a bricklayer or mason to receiveadditional training, because the embodiments are installed in a similarmanner as conventional bricks and blocks.

In metallic building constructions, the embodiments take the place ofexterior girts.

The embodiment may cost less than conventional masonry.

The following terms can be used herein.

The term “chase” refers to vertical passage way for steel reinforcementrods, data lines, or electrical conduit.

The term “end cap” refers to a masonry unit used to end a horizontalrun, and may also be used as an edge for door and window openings.

The term “fire resistant” means a material that has been tested andassigned a time period for fire to burn through from one side to theother.

The term “load supporting wall” refers to a structural engineered wallcapable of supporting its own weight as well as a designed load (weight)as designed by a structural engineer.

The term “masonry” refers to a clay, or concrete product with a specificsize, and measurable strength characteristics used in the constructionindustry.

The term “mortar” refers to a mixture of cement and lime with sand andwater, used between the masonry units.

The term “mortar bed” refers to an area where mortar is applied foradhesion, and strength in both horizontal and vertical applications.

The term “reinforcement rods” refers to steel bars of specific diametersand raised ridges to bind mortar and masonry units together.

The term “standard brick” as used herein is also known as nominal brickmeaning its dimensions are 2⅔″ high by 8″ wide by 4″ deep and has beenfired or heat treated.

The term “major and minor alignment hole” refers to a vertical passageway inches wide by 1½ inches long for steel reinforcement rods to spanfrom top to bottom.

The term “water resistant” refers to a term used to describe how long ameasured amount of water will take to penetrate through a material.

Now turning to the Figures, FIG. 1 depicts a triangular masonry unit 10of the plurality of triangular masonry units with an alignment hole 24between a first wiring conduit 26 a and a second wiring conduit 26 b.

Each triangular masonry unit has a first side 16 and a second side 18, aface 14 and a chase 12.

A first beveled notch 28 a is on an end between the first side and aface.

A second beveled notch 28 b is on an end between the face and secondside.

A third beveled notch 28 c is on an end between the first side and thesecond side.

Each triangular masonry unit has a first mortar bed 20 and a secondmortar bed 22 fully covering each triangular unit on opposite sides.

Mortar is affixed to the first mortar bed 20 and second mortar beds 22of the triangular masonry units.

FIG. 2 depicts an end cap 120 of the plurality of end caps.

Each end cap 120 has an end cap alignment hole 132.

The end cap can be mounted to an end of the plurality of connectedtriangular masonry units on a first end cap mortar bed 134.

In embodiments, the end cap 120 can also be mounted to the plurality ofconnected triangular masonry units on a second end cap mortar bed 136.

Each end cap 120 has a first end cap notch 128 located between a firstend cap side 122 and a third end cap side 126.

Additionally, each end cap 120 has a second end cap notch 130 locatedbetween a second end cap side 124 and a third end cap side 126.

In embodiments, the fire resistant masonry assembly has a plurality ofrebar. Each rebar is inserted through the alignment hole of eachtriangular masonry unit and each end cap alignment hole.

Mortar is affixed between the first end cap mortar bed 134 and the firstside or the second side of the triangular masonry unit.

FIG. 3 depicts the minor corner 70 of a plurality of minor corners forconnecting between pairs of triangular masonry units.

Each minor corner 70 includes a minor corner alignment hole 90 locatedbetween a first minor wiring conduit 88 a and a second minor wiringconduit 88 b and a minor chase 84.

The minor chase has a plurality of minor walls 86 a-86 d.

The minor corner 70 contains a minor inside corner notch 82. The minorinside corner notch 82 has a first minor bevel 80 a and a second minorbevel 80 b.

In embodiments, the minor inside corner notch 82 is located between afirst minor side 76 and a second minor side 78.

The minor corner contains a first minor lip located between a firstminor side and a first minor corner face.

Also, a second minor lip is located between a second minor side and asecond minor corner face.

Each minor corner is mounted to a triangular masonry unit on a firstminor side 76 or a second minor side 78 using mortar with a plurality ofrebar inserted through the minor alignment hole 90.

Mortar is affixed between the first minor bed 92 and the first side orthe second side of the triangular masonry unit fully covering eachtriangular unit on opposite sides.

Additionally, mortar is affixed between the second minor bed 94 and thefirst side or the second side of the triangular masonry unit fullycovering each triangular unit on opposite sides.

FIG. 4 depicts the major corner 40 of the plurality of major corners,for connecting between pairs of triangular masonry units.

Each major corner 40 includes a major corner alignment hole 60. Themajor corner 40 is mounted to a triangular masonry unit on a first majorside 44 or a second major side 46, using mortar, with a plurality ofrebar inserted through the major alignment hole 60.

The major alignment hole 60 is located between a first major wiringconduit 62 a and a second major wiring conduit 62 b.

The major corner 40 contains a major chase 58 with a plurality of majorchase walls 64 a-64 d.

In embodiments, the major corner has a major inside corner notch 56located between a first major inside face 52 and a second major insideface 54.

Each major corner 40 contains a first major beveled notch 50 a locatedbetween a first major side 44 and the first major inside face 52.

Additionally, each major corner 40 contains a second major beveled 50 bnotch located between a second major side 46 and a second major insideface 54.

The major corner 40 contains a first major lip 48 a located between thefirst major side 44 and the first major face 42 a.

Also, the major corner 40 contain a second major lip 48 b locatedbetween the second major side 46 and the second major face 42 b.

Mortar is affixed between the first major mortar bed 66 and the firstside or the second side of the triangular masonry unit fully coveringeach triangular unit on opposite sides.

Additionally, mortar is affixed between the second minor bed 68 and thefirst side or the second side of the triangular masonry unit fullycovering each triangular unit on opposite sides.

FIG. 5 depicts a lintel 140 connected over a plurality of triangularmasonry units with mortar.

The lintel 140 with a U shape body containing a mortar channel 146, afirst front face 141, a second front face 142, a first lintel face 144,a second lintel face 150, a bottom lintel face 148, first top lintelface 145 a and a second top lintel face 145 b. The mortar channel isconfigured to receive rebar 200 a and 200 b and mortar 300.

In embodiments, the lintel 140 with a U shape body has a slope from 20degrees to 35 degrees.

The lintel 140 is affixed in a mortar bed over the plurality ofconnected triangular masonry units for a door opening or window openingin a facility, commonly known as a lintel or bond beam.

Mortar is affixed between the bottom lintel face 148 and the top side ofthe triangular masonry unit.

FIG. 6 depicts an assembled fire resistant structural masonry assemblyin running bond pattern with a plurality of connected triangular masonryunits 10, an end cap 120, a minor corner 70, and a major corner 40.

In embodiments, the R value of the plurality of connected loadsupporting walls have an R value greater than a standard brick, andwherein fire resistant structural masonry assembly has an overall weightless than identically sized concrete block units (CMU) and clay brick.The chase of the triangular masonry unit is adapted to receive wiringand insulation, and the fire resistant structural assembly provides awater resistant structure capable of resisting deformation by a vehicle.

In embodiments, each triangular block comprises a cured concrete or adried clay.

In embodiments, each alignment hole is elliptical.

EXAMPLE

A masonry contractor would start by creating a setting bed of mortar ontop of an existing concrete footing as sized by the structural engineer.Starting at a corner using a major corner unit, the masonry contractorwould start laying the plurality of triangular units alternating theunits as the wall stretches out until coming to a minor corner or an endcap.

Next, starting above the major corner unit in the previous corner usinga minor corner unit, the masonry contractor, lays an additional layer oftriangular masonry units on top of and in the same manner as theplurality of masonry units previously laid.

EXEMPLARY: EXTERIOR APPLICATION

A subdivision entry monuments of triangular masonry units laid in such afashion to achieve various heights and radiuses for all exteriordecorative walls.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bedand triangular masonry units each being rotated 180 degrees from anadjacent triangular masonry unit and proceed with the designed lengthsto achieve the designers decorative walls design ending with an end cap.A concrete top cap (by others) can shed rain. Each wall can have steelreinforcement bars also known as rebar, whose placement can bedetermined by a structural engineer based upon climate, and local soilconditions.

This structural masonry assembly will be faster than ordinary concreteblock wall due to the structural masonry assembly weighing less thanstandard concrete blocks, and the ability to align itself quickly withthe rebar alignment holes. Traditionally the cost of building a typicalconcrete block wall was in the labor costs. This assembly uses a mason,who will require no additional training, and a laborer. This assembly oftriangular masonry units, major corners, minor corners, end caps, rebar,and mortar can be assembled in less time due to the lighter weight, andnot requiring the laborer to lift each traditional concrete block abovethe height of the vertical rebar, and due to the lighter weight of thecomponents will save time in construction.

Additionally a variety of serpentine (curved) wall shapes allows for thedesigner to adapt the design to the terrain. A variety of traditionallooks can be achieved easily by mixing, rotating, and matching differenttriangular masonry units, major corners, minor corners, end caps, rebar,and mortar. Additionally, natural stone may be introduced into thedesign. This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will be able tocarry electrical wiring to all exterior walls in the subdivision entrymonument.

This structural masonry assembly can be water resistant and capable ofresisting deformation by a vehicle.

EXEMPLARY: EXTERIOR WALL

A retaining wall used to retain soil elevation differences from one sideof the structural masonry assembly to the other side can be build to aheight as determined by a structural engineer. A concrete foundationslab (by others) can accept the first mortar bed and triangular masonryunits, each being rotated 180 degrees from an adjacent triangularmasonry unit and proceed to the designed lengths to achieve thedesigners decorative walls design.

A concrete top cap (designed by others) can shed rain.

Each wall can have steel reinforcement bars also known as rebar, whoseplacement can be determined by a structural engineer based upon climate,and local soil conditions.

This will be faster than ordinary concrete block wall construction dueto the structural masonry assembly weighing less than standard concreteblocks, and the ability to align itself quickly with the rebar alignmentholes.

This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will be able to carryelectrical wiring to exterior lighting along the wall.

This structural masonry assembly can be water resistant and capable ofresisting deformation by a vehicle.

EXEMPLARY: OUTDOOR SEATING

Outdoor seating to be used in both private and public spaces be build toa height as determined by the structural engineer.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bed,and triangular masonry units each being rotated 180 degrees from anadjacent triangular masonry unit and proceed to the designed lengths andheights to achieve the designers decorative seat plans.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bed,and the end of the decorative bench ending with an end cap. A concreteseat (designed by others) can shed rain.

Each wall can have steel reinforcement bars also known as rebar, whoseplacement can be determined by a structural engineer based upon climate,and local soil conditions.

This will be faster than ordinary concrete block wall due to thestructural masonry assembly weighing less than standard concrete blocks,and the ability to align itself quickly with the rebar alignment holes.This assembly of triangular masonry units, end caps, rebar, and mortarcan be assembled in less time due to the lighter weight, and notrequiring the laborer to lift each traditional concrete block above theheight of the vertical rebar, and due to the lighter weight of thecomponents will save time in construction.

This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will be able to carryelectrical wiring for any exterior lighting as designed by theelectrical engineer.

This structural masonry assembly can be water resistant and capable ofresisting deformation by a vehicle.

EXEMPLARY: RAIN AND WEATHER STRUCTURES

An automotive garage consisting of plurality of triangular masonryunits, major corners, minor corners, end caps, lintels, rebar, andmortar.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bedwith openings for the overhead garage door (by others) and a 3 foot mandoor (by others).

Beginning with a major corner and the triangular masonry units eachbeing rotated 180 degrees from an adjacent triangular masonry unit andproceed to the designed lengths and using a minor corner, and majorcorners to build 90 degree corners.

Alternate the triangular masonry units creating a wall 8 foot height forall four exterior walls.

Each of the openings for the overhead garage door (by others) and a 3foot man door (by others) can be faced with end caps, and a lintelmasonry unit. The lintel can be built in a normal concrete block fashion(on the ground) and can be lifted into place supported by the triangularmasonry units, and the end caps on either side of the opening. Thislintel can have a traditional horizontal shape (flat), or an archedshape.

Traditionally the cost of building a typical concrete block wall was inthe labor costs. This assembly uses a mason who will require noadditional training, and a laborer. This assembly of triangular masonryunits, major corners, minor corners, end caps, lintels, rebar, andmortar can be assembled in less time due to the lighter weight, and notrequiring the laborer to lift each traditional concrete block above theheight of the vertical rebar, and due to the lighter weight of thecomponents, this will save time in construction.

This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will have an “R” valueof 1.9. Electrical wiring will be available to all exterior walls in thegarage. The roof structure can be completed by an architect.

This structural masonry assembly can be water resistant and capable ofresisting deformation by a vehicle.

EXEMPLARY: A THREE SIDED BUS SHELTER

A three sided bus stop shelter consisting of plurality of triangularmasonry units, major corners, minor corners, end caps, rebar, andmortar.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bedwith an opening for the entry and exit of waiting passengers needingshelter from the weather.

Beginning with a major corners and the triangular masonry units eachbeing rotated 180 degrees from an adjacent triangular masonry unit toproceed to the designed lengths and using a minor corner, and majorcorners to build 90 degree corners.

Alternate the triangular masonry units creating 8 foot wall in heightfor all three exterior walls, the opening for the waiting passengers canbe faced with end caps on either side of the opening.

Traditionally the biggest cost involved with building a typical concreteblock wall was in the labor costs. This assembly uses a mason, who willrequire no additional training, and a laborer. This assembly oftriangular masonry units, major corners, minor corners, end caps, rebar,and mortar can be assembled in less time due to the lighter weight, andnot requiring the laborer to lift each traditional concrete block abovethe height of the vertical rebar, and due to the lighter weight of thecomponents, this will save time in construction.

This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will have an “R” valueof 1.9, however due to this structure open on one end, an “R” value isnot at issue. This three sided structure will make an excellent windbarrier.

Electrical wiring will be available to all exterior walls in the busstop shelter, as well at any lighting located in the roof structure.

The roof and its internal supporting members can be as designed by astructural engineer or an architect.

This structural masonry assembly can be water resistant and capable ofresisting deformation by a vehicle.

EXEMPLARY: UTILITY SHED

A utility shed can be built consisting of plurality of triangularmasonry units, major corners, minor corners, end caps, lintels, rebar,and mortar.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bedwith openings for a 3 foot man door (by others).

Beginning with a major corner and the triangular masonry units eachbeing rotated 180 degrees from an adjacent triangular masonry unit, themason can proceed to the designed lengths and using a minor corners, andmajor corners to build 90 degree corners.

Alternate the triangular masonry units creating an 8 foot wall in heightfor all four exterior walls.

The opening for 3 foot man door (by others) can be faced with end caps,and a lintel masonry unit. The lintel can be built in a normal concreteblock fashion (on the ground) and lifted into place supported by thetriangular masonry units, and the end caps on either side of theopening. This lintel can have a traditional horizontal shape (flat) oran arched shape.

Traditionally the cost of building a typical concrete block wall was inthe labor costs. This assembly uses a mason, who will require noadditional training, and a laborer. This assembly of triangular masonryunits, major corners, minor corners, end caps, lintels, rebar, andmortar can be assembled in less time due to the lighter weight, and notrequiring the laborer to lift each traditional concrete block above theheight of the vertical rebar, and due to the lighter weight of thecomponents, this will save time in construction.

This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will have an “R” valueof 1.9. Electrical wiring will be available to all exterior walls in theutility shed.

The roof and its supporting members can be as designed by a structuralengineer, or an architect.

This structural masonry assembly can be water resistant and capable ofresisting deformation by a vehicle.

EXEMPLARY: INTERIOR WALL-HOUSING APPLICATIONS

An interior fire barrier wall of triangular masonry units designed toachieve various heights and radii for interior walls.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bedand triangular masonry units each being rotated 180 degrees from anadjacent triangular masonry unit to achieve the designers decorativeplans. Ending of the decorative wall can be accomplished with an endcap.

Each wall can have steel reinforcement bars also known as rebar, whoseplacement can be determined by a structural engineer based upon climate,and local soil conditions.

This structural masonry assembly will be faster than ordinary concreteblock wall due to the structural masonry assembly weighing less thanstandard concrete blocks, and the ability to align itself quickly withthe rebar alignment holes.

This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will be able to carryelectrical wiring to all areas in the interior fire barrier wall.

This structural masonry assembly can have a fire resistance of 2 hours,and a sound transmission coefficient of 56.

EXEMPLARY: A BELOW GRADE RESIDENTIAL BASEMENT WALL

A below grade residential basement wall can be built with variousheights and radii for above and below ground walls. A concretefoundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bed andtriangular masonry units each being rotated 180 degrees from an adjacenttriangular masonry unit to achieve the designer's decorative plans. Aconcrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bed,and the end of the decorative walls ending with either an end cap, ortied into exterior wall using major and minor corners.

Each wall can have steel reinforcement bars also known as rebar, whoseplacement can be determined by a structural engineer based upon climate,and local soil conditions.

This structural masonry assembly will be faster than ordinary concreteblock wall due to the structural masonry assembly weighing less thanstandard concrete blocks, and the ability to align itself quickly withthe rebar alignment holes.

This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will be able to carryelectrical wiring to all exterior walls in the interior fire barrierwall.

This structural masonry assembly can have a fire resistance of 2 hours.

EXEMPLARY: MASONRY FENCE

A masonry fence can be used to divide property from one side of thestructural masonry assembly to the other and can be built to a height asdetermined by a structural engineer.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bedof triangular masonry units laid in such a fashion to achieve thedesigners decorative plans, and the end of the wall ending with an endcap.

Each wall can have steel reinforcement bars also known as rebar, whoseplacement can be determined by a structural engineer based upon climate,and local soil conditions.

This will be faster than ordinary concrete block wall due to thestructural masonry assembly weighing less than standard concrete blocks,and the ability to align itself quickly with the rebar alignment holes.

This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will be able to carryelectrical wiring to all exterior walls in the masonry fence.

This structural masonry assembly can be water resistant and capable ofresisting deformation by a vehicle.

EXEMPLARY: PRODUCT USED WITH PRE-MANUFACTURED METAL BUILDINGS FOROFFICE/WAREHOUSE USE

Exterior covering for a pre-manufactured steel structure consists ofplurality of triangular masonry an replaces steel structures, known as“girts” and instead has multiple attractive units, major corners, minorcorners, end caps, lintels, rebar, and mortar.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bedwith openings for metallic overhead doors (by others), and openings forseveral 3 foot metallic man door (by others).

Beginning with a major corner and the triangular masonry units andproceeds to the designed lengths and using a minor corner, and majorcorners to build 90 degree corners.

Alternate the triangular masonry units building the height for all fourexterior walls. These triangular masonry units, major corners, minorcorners, end caps, lintels, rebar, and mortar, are used in place ofstructural metallic girts.

The opening for 3 foot man door (by others) can be faced with end caps,and a lintel masonry unit.

The lintel can be built in a normal concrete block fashion (on theground) and supported by the triangular masonry units, and the end capson either side of the opening. This lintel can have a traditionalhorizontal shape (flat) or an arched shape.

These triangular masonry units, major corners, minor corners, end caps,lintels, rebar, and mortar can be used as a highly decorative interiorsurface, such as in office spaces, and can easily incorporate doors andwindows into the design of the facade.

Traditionally the cost of building a typical concrete block wall was inthe labor costs. This assembly uses a mason, who will require noadditional training, and a laborer. This assembly of triangular masonryunits, major corners, minor corners, end caps, lintels, rebar, andmortar can be assembled in less time due to the lighter weight, and notrequiring the laborer to lift each traditional concrete block above theheight of the vertical rebar, and due to the lighter weight of thecomponents, this will save time in erection.

This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will have an “R” valueof 1.9. Electrical wiring will be available to all exterior walls in theoffice warehouse.

The roof and its supporting members are designed by a structuralengineer and are part of the packaged steel supplied by the metallicbuilding company.

This structural exterior masonry assembly can be water resistant andcapable of resisting deformation by a vehicle.

EXEMPLARY: High Traffic Industrial Buildings

Exterior covering for a pre-manufactured steel structure consisting ofplurality of triangular masonry units, major corners, minor corners, endcaps, lintels, rebar, and mortar.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bedwith openings for metallic overhead doors (by others), and openings forseveral 3 foot metallic man door (by others).

Beginning with a major corner and the triangular masonry units proceedthe designed lengths and using a minor corner, and major corners tobuild 90 degree corners.

Alternate the triangular masonry units building the height for all fourexterior walls. These triangular masonry units, major corners, minorcorners, end caps, lintels, rebar, and mortar are used in place ofstructural metallic girts. The triangular masonry units can “wrap” theinterior columns to protect those columns from fork lifts, skip loaders,& hand dolly traffic.

The interior surface made up of these triangular masonry units, majorcorners, minor corners, end caps, lintels, rebar, and mortar. This willallow the deletion of protective interior metallic liner panels, andsave both time and money.

Traditionally the cost of building a typical concrete block wall was inthe labor costs. This assembly uses a mason, who will require noadditional training, and a laborer. This assembly of triangular masonryunits, major corners, minor corners, end caps, lintels, rebar, andmortar can be assembled in less time due to the lighter weight, and notrequiring the laborer to lift each traditional concrete block above theheight of the vertical rebar, and due to the lighter weight of thecomponents will save time in construction.

This structural masonry assembly with the mortar will have an “R” valueof 1.9. Electrical wiring will be available to all exterior walls in theoffice warehouse.

The roof and its supporting members are designed by a structuralengineer and are part of the packaged steel supplied by the metallicbuilding company.

This structural exterior masonry assembly can be water resistant andcapable of resisting deformation by a vehicle.

EXEMPLARY: Decorative Stairwell Enclosure

A stairway enclosure consisting of plurality of triangular masonryunits, major corners, minor corners, end caps, lintels, rebar, andmortar.

A concrete foundation slab (by others) can accept the first mortar bedwith openings for metallic stair treads, risers & stringers to be placedinside the three sided stairway enclosure.

A variety of traditional looks can be achieved easily by mixing,rotating, and matching different triangular masonry units and lintelmasonry units.

The manufactured metallic stair can be supported by the triangularmasonry units, or the stairs can be self supported using the triangularmasonry units as decoration only.

Handrails (by others) can be bolted into the triangular masonry unitsthe same as with traditional concrete block, and will support weight upto 300 pounds.

Traditionally the cost of building a typical concrete block wall was inthe labor costs. This assembly uses a mason, who will require noadditional training, and a laborer. This assembly of triangular masonryunits, major corners, minor corners, end caps, lintels, rebar, andmortar can be assembled in less time due to the lighter weight, and notrequiring the laborer to lift each traditional concrete block above theheight of the vertical rebar, and due to the lighter weight of thecomponents will save time in construction.

Electrical wiring will be available to all exterior walls, and interiorwalks in the stairwell.

While these embodiments have been described with emphasis on theembodiments, it should be understood that within the scope of theappended claims, the embodiments might be practiced other than asspecifically described herein.

What is claimed is:
 1. A fire resistant structural masonry assemblycomprising: a. a plurality of connected triangular masonry units with afirst triangular masonry unit rotated 180 degrees from an adjacenttriangular masonry unit, each triangular masonry unit having analignment hole, each triangular masonry unit having a first mortar bedand a second mortar bed on opposite sides, a first side and a secondside, a face and a chase; b. a plurality of end caps, each end caphaving an end cap alignment hole, each end cap mounted to an end of theplurality of connected triangular masonry units on a first end capmortar bed; c. a plurality of rebar, each rebar inserted through thealignment hole of each triangular masonry unit and each end capalignment hole; d. mortar affixed to the first and second mortar bedsand of the triangular masonry units, and affixed between the first endcap mortar bed and the first side or the second side of the triangularmasonry unit; wherein the R value of the plurality of connected loadsupporting walls have an R value greater than a standard brick, andwherein fire resistant structural masonry assembly has an overall weightless than identically sized concrete block units (CMU) and clay brick,wherein the chase of the triangular masonry unit is adapted to receivewiring and insulation, and the fire resistant structural assemblyprovides a water resistant structure capable of resisting deformation bya vehicle.
 2. The fire resistant structural masonry assembly of claim 1,comprising a plurality of minor corners, for connecting between pairs oftriangular masonry units, each minor corner comprising a minor corneralignment hole, each minor corner mounted to a triangular masonry uniton a first minor side or a second minor side using mortar, with aplurality of rebar inserted through the minor alignment hole.
 3. Thefire resistant structural masonry assembly of claim 1, comprising aplurality of major corners, for connecting between pairs of triangularmasonry units, each major corner comprising a major corner alignmenthole, each major corner mounted to a triangular masonry unit on a firstmajor side or a second major side using mortar, with a plurality ofrebar inserted through the major alignment hole.
 4. The fire resistantstructural masonry assembly of claim 1, comprising a lintel connectedover a plurality of triangular masonry units with mortar, the lintelcomprising a U shape body containing a mortar channel, the mortarchannel configured to receive rebar and mortar, the lintel affixed in amortar bed over the plurality of connected triangular masonry units fora door opening or window opening in a facility.
 5. The fire resistantstructural masonry assembly of claim 2, comprising a plurality of majorcorners, for connecting between pairs of triangular masonry units, eachmajor corner comprising a major corner alignment hole each major cornermounted to a triangular masonry unit on a first major side or a secondmajor side using mortar, with a plurality of rebar inserted through themajor alignment hole.
 6. The fire resistant structural masonry assemblyof claim 4, comprising a plurality of major corners, for connectingbetween pairs of triangular masonry units, each major corner comprisinga major corner alignment hole, each major corner mounted to a triangularmasonry unit on a first major side or a second major side using mortar,with a plurality of rebar inserted through the major alignment hole. 7.The fire resistant structural masonry assembly of claim 4, comprising aplurality of minor corners, for connecting between pairs of triangularmasonry units, each minor corner comprising a minor corner alignmenthole, each minor corner mounted to a triangular masonry unit on a firstminor side or a second minor side using mortar, with a plurality ofrebar inserted through the minor alignment hole.
 8. The fire resistantstructural masonry assembly of claim 1, wherein each triangular blockcomprises a cured concrete or a dried clay.
 9. The fire resistantstructural masonry assembly of claim 1 wherein each alignment hole iselliptical.
 10. A fire resistant structural masonry assembly comprising:a. a plurality of connected triangular masonry units with a firsttriangular masonry unit rotated 180 degrees from an adjacent triangularmasonry unit, each triangular masonry unit having an alignment hole,each triangular masonry unit having a first mortar bed and a secondmortar bed on opposite sides, a first side and a second side, and achase; b. a plurality of major corners, for connecting between pairs oftriangular masonry units, each major corner comprising a major corneralignment hole, each major corner mounted to a triangular masonry uniton a first major side or a second major side using mortar, with aplurality of rebar inserted through the major alignment hole; c. aplurality of rebar, each rebar inserted through the alignment hole ofeach triangular masonry unit and each major corner alignment hole; d.mortar affixed to the first and second mortar beds and of the triangularmasonry units, and affixed between the first major side or second majorside of the major corner and the first side or the second side of thetriangular masonry unit; and wherein the R value of the plurality ofconnected load supporting walls have an R value greater than a standardbrick, and wherein fire resistant structural masonry assembly has anoverall weight less that identically sized concrete block units (CMU)and clay brick, wherein the chase of the triangular masonry unit isadapted to receive wiring and insulation, and the fire resistantstructural assembly provides a water resistant structure capable ofresisting deformation by a vehicle.
 11. The fire resistant structuralmasonry assembly of claim 10, comprising a plurality of minor corners,for connecting between pairs of triangular masonry units, each minorcorner comprising a minor corner alignment hole, each minor cornermounted to a triangular masonry unit on a first minor side or a secondminor side using mortar, with a plurality of rebar inserted through theminor alignment hole.
 12. The fire resistant structural masonry assemblyof claim 10, comprising a lintel connected over a plurality oftriangular masonry units with mortar, the lintel comprising a U shapebody containing a mortar channel, the mortar channel configured toreceive rebar and mortar, the lintel affixed in a mortar bed over theplurality of connected triangular masonry units for a door opening orwindow opening in a facility.
 13. The fire resistant structural masonryassembly of claim 11, comprising a lintel connected over a plurality oftriangular masonry units with mortar, the lintel comprising a U shapebody containing a mortar channel, the mortar channel configured toreceive rebar and mortar, the lintel affixed in a mortar bed over theplurality of connected triangular masonry units for a door opening orwindow opening in a facility.
 14. The fire resistant structural masonryassembly of claim 10, wherein each triangular block comprises a curedconcrete or a dried clay.
 15. A fire resistant structural masonryassembly comprising: a. a plurality of connected triangular masonryunits with a first triangular masonry unit rotated 180 degrees from anadjacent triangular masonry unit, each triangular masonry unit having analignment hole, each triangular masonry unit having a first mortar bedand a second mortar bed on opposite sides, a first side and a secondside, and a chase; b. a plurality of minor corners, for connectingbetween pairs of triangular masonry units, each minor corner comprisinga minor corner alignment hole, each minor corner mounted to a triangularmasonry unit on a first minor side or a second minor side using mortar,with a plurality of rebar inserted through the minor alignment hole; c.a plurality of rebar, each rebar inserted through the alignment hole ofeach triangular masonry unit and each minor corner alignment hole; andd. a mortar affixed to the first and second mortar beds and of thetriangular masonry units, and affixed between the first minor side andsecond minor side and the first side or the second side of thetriangular masonry unit; wherein the R value of the plurality ofconnected load supporting walls have an R value greater than a standardbrick, and wherein fire resistant structural masonry assembly has anoverall weight less that identically sized concrete block units (CMU)and clay brick, wherein the chase of the triangular masonry unit isadapted to receive wiring and insulation, and the fire resistantstructural assembly provides a water resistant structure capable ofresisting deformation by a vehicle.
 16. The fire resistant structuralmasonry assembly of claim 15, comprising a lintel connected over aplurality of triangular masonry units with mortar, the lintel comprisinga U shape body containing a mortar channel, the mortar channelconfigured to receive rebar and mortar, the lintel affixed in a mortarbed over the plurality of connected triangular masonry units for a dooropening or window opening in a facility.
 17. A fire resistant structuralmasonry assembly comprising: a. a plurality of connected triangularmasonry units with a first triangular masonry unit rotated 180 degreesfrom an adjacent triangular masonry unit, each triangular masonry unithaving an alignment hole, each triangular masonry unit having a firstmortar bed and a second mortar bed on opposite sides, a first side and asecond side, and a chase; b. a plurality of rebar, each rebar insertedthrough the alignment hole of each triangular masonry unit; c. mortaraffixed to the first and second mortar beds and of the triangularmasonry units, and affixed between the first side and second side ofadjacent triangular masonry units; and wherein the R value of theplurality of connected load supporting walls have an R value greaterthan a standard brick, and wherein fire resistant structural masonryassembly has an overall weight less that identically sized concreteblock units (CMU) and clay brick, wherein the chase of the triangularmasonry unit is adapted to receive wiring and insulation, and the fireresistant structural assembly provides a water resistant structurecapable of resisting deformation by a vehicle.